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Weird & Interesting Off-season Awards

It has been 22 days since the conclusion of the 2012 Frederick Keys season and it is time to give out some awards. Please note that these awards are not from the Orioles or the Keys, they are just little intricacies that we thought should be pointed out!

Fun fact – Ruettiger’s uncle was no other than “Rudy” Ruettiger, the inspirational story from Notre Dame football

The Giant Award (tallest player) – Mike Flacco – 6 feet 6 inches

Fun fact – Flacco hit .324 this season against left-handed pitchers

Best Walk-Up Song – Bobby Stevens – Call Me Maybe

Fun fact – Even when Bobby returned to Harry Grove Stadium as a Hillcat, fans enjoyed hearing Call Me Maybe

Most Likely To Succeed – Dylan Bundy

Fun fact – Bundy made his MLB debut on Sept. 23 after going 9-3 with a 2.08 ERA at three minor league levels

Highest Leg Kick Award – Rick Zagone

Fun fact – Zagone’s leg kick was so memorable, it landed him on the cover of the final Game Day Magazine this season

Change of Scenery Award – Kyle Simon

Fun fact – After going 2-8 with a 3.96 ERA as a starter for Frederick, Simon was traded to the Phillies for Jim Thome and went 4-0 with a 1.34 ERA as a reliever in 20 games between Advanced ‘A’ and Double ‘A’.

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